AgriHouse, Inc. announced today that the US Patent Office has granted
to AgriHouse it’s patent for an all natural Organic Disease Control (ODC)
bio-control technology that increases plant growth, crop yields and disease
resistance.

Chris Wirth, AgriHouse spokesperson, said, "The AgriHouse's all natural
ODC technology is in important milestone for farmers, consumers and the
environment." The ODC bio-control has been under patent review for
the last 6 years. It is believed to be the first patent of its kind
that addresses activating the plant's natural immune system to increase
yields and protect crop without pesticides. Wirth said, "Now,
for the first time, there is a viable alternative to chemical pesticides
which can be used to improve food and crops without fear of health risks
and destroying the environment."

While other biotech companies are focusing on genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) to protect crops, AgriHouse’s patent utilizes natural materials
through a cell signal transduction process to promote growth and improve
crops. The patent is broad and covers a wide spectrum of bio-controls
approved by the EPA. “The patent’s implications for the ag industry is
going to be vast”, said Wirth.

"Our ODC bio-control has been proven effective on vegetables,
fruits, grains, flowers, trees and houseplants. We have had hundreds
of users including commercial applicators, NASA and leading universities
attesting to the effectiveness of this new agri-technology", said Wirth.
It was even tested on vegetables aboard the MIR space station. According
to Wirth, ODC can be used safely indoors and outdoors. An enhanced
feature of ODC allows it to be used in conjunction with GMO seeds as well
as fertilizers and supplements.

AgriHouse now offers it’s new all natural bio-control technology under
the product labels ODC Plant Growth Promoter and Enhancer and Beyond Natural
Plant Health Booster. They are sold as liquid concentrates and will
make 16 gallons of solutions, allowing the user to treat thousands of plants
or seeds for less than a penny per treatment. The solution is applied directly
to the soil surrounding the plant. AgriHouse has test marketed the
products through its distributor, Media Enterprises (Trevose, PA) on the
Home Shopping Network. Wirth said “market acceptance for this unique
product has been tremendous, growers and consumers just love it and keep
coming back for more.”

AgriHouse is also attempting to reach out to non-profit organizations
that are working to combat the effects of hunger and environmental degradation
through new agricultural practices. The USDA agricultural statistics
indicate that the worldwide yearly usage of pesticides exceeds $31Billion.
The negative environmental consequences of chemical pesticide farming not
only affect traditional and corporate agriculture but it also adversely
affects those who are more marginalized in our society. Wirth said,
“We hope our products will have a positive effect on those who are attempting
to change the state of world hunger and poverty through new agricultural
practices."